Entry Word: secure
Function: adjective
Text: 1 firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge <tried to pry the rock out of the pipe, but it was secure> -- see TIGHT 22 having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities <he's so secure about winning the marathon that he's practically spent the prize money> -- see CONFIDENT 13 not exposed to the threat of loss or injury <the fortress was secure against attack> -- see SAFE 14 providing safety <escaped to a secure location> -- see SAFE 2